Accessibility
The Glen Ellyn Public Library strives to be a welcoming and functional space for people of all abilities.
If you have any questions or suggestions concerning accessibility at the library, please fill out a comment form at the library or contact our Outreach Librarian.
Materials
Large Print
The Glen Ellyn Public Library maintains fiction, nonfiction, young adult, and youth collections in large print. The young adult collection features fiction books, shelved next to others by the same author.
Hi-Lo Collection
The Glen Ellyn Public Library has a collection of High Interest, Low Level (Hi-Lo) books for young adults with reading disabilities. The books are written for high school students and feature highly accessible writing styles and relevant themes. The collection was donated by the Glenbard South Special Education Department.
Audiobooks: CD and Playaway
The Glen Ellyn Public Library maintains an audiobook collection of fiction and nonfiction titles available in CD and Playaway formats. Items are available in both the Youth and Adult Departments.
Ebooks
The Glen Ellyn Public Library subscribes to several ebook and e-audiobook libraries. Glen Ellyn Public Library card holders can download and read or listen to their books on a variety of devices including Kindles, smartphones, and tablets. New to ebooks? Schedule a Tech Help One-on-One session with a librarian. Quick questions can be answered by calling the 2nd Floor Information Desk.
Purchase Suggestions and Interlibrary Loan
Don’t see the item you want in the format you need? Visit or call the 2nd Floor Information Desk and staff will do their best to obtain the item for you. If it is a recent book, published in the last year, you may submit a purchase request.
Assistive Technology
Text Magnifiers
Text magnifiers are available at the 2nd Floor Information Desk.
Large Type Keyboard
A large type, high-contrast keyboard is available at the 2nd Floor Information Desk.
Study Rooms
Library Study Rooms have adjustable lighting and, while they are not soundproof, block out most background noise. These rooms are available for everyone to use, but if you have a sensory processing disorder, you may book these rooms in advance. Please call our Outreach Librarian to secure permission to make these bookings. A photo ID is required to check in to a study room.
Computer Lab
All tables and desks in the computer lab are of appropriate height and depth for those using a wheelchair. All monitor and chair heights are adjustable.
Services
Home Delivery
Tech Help One-on-One
Youth Adaptive Services
Blind Services Association Satellite Meeting Space
A one-on-one reading program is available for all patrons with a visual impairment. Anyone who needs reading assistance (mail, personal paperwork, other printed materials) is encouraged to register and find out more by calling Blind Service Association.
Programs
Accommodation
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, every effort will be made to make library programs accessible to individuals with disabilities. To aid us in making programs accessible to you, please contact our Business Manager at least 72 hours prior to the event. Those requiring hearing assistance can reach the Glen Ellyn Public Library through the Illinois Message Relay Service for the hearing impaired at 800-526-0844.
Virtual Programs with Closed Captioning
The library offers closed captioning during live programs, and closed captioning across all social media platforms for recorded programs.
Building Access
Parking and Front Entrance
Accessible parking spaces are available in the library’s parking lot. The front entrance has button-operated automatic doors.
Elevator
The 2nd floor is accessible by elevator.
Drive-Up Window
The library has a drive-up window open during library hours.
Getting to the Library
The library is completely accessible by sidewalk north of Roosevelt Road. It is directly on the Illinois Prairie Path and is 0.6 mile walk west of the Glen Ellyn Metra Station of the Union Pacific West line. The closest PACE Bus Stop is the Glen Ellyn Metra Station and is accessible by the 715 PACE Bus route. Please stop by at the 2nd Floor Information Desk for local transportation system maps.
Suggestions
If you have any suggestions for improving the accessibility of the library, please fill out a comment form. You may also contact our Outreach Librarian.